Welcome to the Department DaF (Deutsch als Fremdsprache) of the Friedrich-Alexander-University in Erlangen/Nuremberg.

1. German Language and Culture Courses during the semester for fulltime students

These courses are for:

students enrolled in a degree program at FAU

exchange students (Erasmus, Sokrates etc.)

guest research fellows

employees of the FAU

The Department of German as a Foreign Language offers a large number of courses for the above named groups to help improve an individual's language proficiency (reading, writing, speaking) and provide him/her with cultural information about Germany.

For further information about placement, registration procedures and everything else concerning the courses click here!

2. Intensive German Language Courses during semester break

3. Preparatory German Language Courses

Foreign students who would like to enroll at the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, but do not have sufficient German language skills to enter a degree program in their chosen field, can acquire the necessary language proficiency in preparatory German courses. These courses prepare the student for the language proficiency test (Deutsche Sprachprüfung, DSH), which is an admission requirement to enter a degree program of the university.

The University of Erlangen-Nuremberg cannot offer German language courses for beginnners. Therefore basic language skills (Level B1) must be obtained before applying to the university. If you do not have any opportunity to acquire elementary language skills in your home country, you may attend a private language school in Erlangen or Nuremberg. Please inquire about dates of courses and prices directly at the school you are interested in.